Olayomi Koiki
Abuja – Four suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its surroundings have been arrested, police said.
The arrested suspects include Yau Sani, a.k.a. Baba (an ex-convict), Nuhu, a.k.a. Giwa, Kabiru Mohammed, and Yusuf Hassan, according to a statement by the FCT Police Command.
“They were apprehended at their hideout in Sauka, Abuja, where they had been living among the general population,” the statement released by police spokeswoman SP Josephine Adeh said.
Adeh stated further that the suspects confessed to their involvement in a series of kidnappings across the FCT and surrounding areas, during which seven victims were killed.
According to the police spokeswoman, the gang had attacked several areas, including Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco Estate, Dupe Village, Zuma Rock, Kuchiko Village, as well as villages in Niger and Kaduna States.
She noted that the suspects, following their arrest, led police operatives to another hideout in the Gauraka Forest, Suleja, Niger State, where authorities recovered a cache of arms, including four AK-47 rifles, thirteen AK-47 magazines, and 162 rounds of 7.6 mm live ammunition.
Adeh added that the suspects also revealed plans to attack government institutions and estates within the FCT, which were successfully foiled by the police command.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating crime in the region and urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653.
“For complaints, citizens can contact PCB at 09022222352 or CRU at 08107314192,” it said.